The site as canvas

I finally physically met Strijdom van der Merwe last night! We've had email contact since I was a student and started to admire, and be inspired by, his work. I was not disappointed - he is as great a man as his extraordinary work, and it was an honor to meet him! Of course, I did not quite behave like an adult, but more like a teenager, as I could not contain my excitement and awe. But all in all, I feel content. Looking forward to see what they're going to do in Plettenberg Bay in May! Don't know what I'm talking about? He is involved with a project called Site_Specific:

Plettenberg Bay
22 – 29 May 2011

Monday 23 – Friday 27 May
Artists create temporary work along designated art route.
Workshops for school and community groups
From 9am-4pm on May 28, 2011, guided tours will lead visitors through the unique open-air art displays on a 3km walk from Plettenberg Bay’s Central Beach, along the Piesang River Valley, and into the Milkwood Trail. Guided tours and transportation will be available to visit local land art and cultural performances in nearby Kwa-Nokuthula and Kranshoek as well as a reforestation initiative in New Horizon. A festive launch event is scheduled at 11am on May 28th at the Timbershed, a historic landmark from Plettenberg Bay’s past as a whaling station.

Sunday 29 May – Land art route open to all

Some of Strijdom's inspiring work:



See more of Strijdom's work on his website: www.strijdom.co.za
To my utter dismay and disappointment, I will not be able to go to Plettenberg Bay during this event, as I'll be in the Vaal Triangle at that time. I do look forward, however, to see the photographs and other documentation!